Mercyhurst University celebrates 2025 graduating class
Another batch of students made it to the finish line Sunday for a local college graduation.
Students at Mercyhurst University walked the stage at Erie Insurance Arena Sunday afternoon to finish off their college careers.
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Over 700 students received diplomas at the ceremony, as hundreds more cheered on the graduates from the stands.
Mercyhurst also gave top honors to the recipient of the Carpe Diem Award, which goes to the student who made the most positive impact on the university.
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'I think Mercyhurst education and just Mercyhurst in general really helped us go out and do great things in the world, and I see a lot of potential in all of them, and I think we're going to go do great things,' said James Tonks, Carpe Diem Award recipient.
As for what's next for Tonks, he said he will be finishing his master's degree at Mercyhurst while pursuing a job in college athletics.
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